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Blanchon Group Acquires Dr Schutz

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Blanchon Group has acquired Dr Schutz, the German family-owned specialist in floor renovation, protection and maintenance products, in a deal supported by private equity partners IK Partners and Abenex. The acquisition adds Dr Schutz’s product lines, five main sites and ~90 employees to Blanchon’s network and is intended to accelerate Blanchon’s international expansion and strengthen its flooring capabilities across Europe, particularly in Germany and the DACH region.

Azelis to Acquire DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft’s Distribution Business in Germany and CEE

April 10, 2024

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution business of DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft mbH, a specialty chemicals distributor focused on advanced materials and additives (AM&A) in Germany and Central & Eastern Europe. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 and is intended to strengthen Azelis’ position in industrial chemicals and the AM&A market in Germany and the broader CEE region.

Medline International to Acquire ASID BONZ GmbH

April 5, 2022

Healthcare Services

Medline International B.V. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of ASID BONZ GmbH from the Medi-Globe Group. ASID BONZ is a Germany-based supplier to hospitals offering surgery, anesthesia, ward-supply, and urology products.

Blue Yonder Acquires flexis AG

February 8, 2024

Software

Blue Yonder has acquired German software provider flexis AG to broaden its manufacturing production optimization and transportation planning capabilities. The acquisition adds flexis' production planning and scheduling, order slotting and sequencing, and transportation/vehicle routing capabilities to Blue Yonder's end-to-end supply chain platform, strengthening its offering for automotive and industrial OEM customers.

Westbridge Capital Ltd. Acquires sliBuy Inc.

June 3, 2022

E-Commerce

Westbridge Capital Ltd. has completed the acquisition of sliBuy Inc., a Shorewood, Illinois-based no-reserve online auction marketplace that purchases and resells store-level inventory from major US retailers. Founder Michael Ringelsten will remain as a shareholder and director, and Steve Fitzgerald has been appointed CEO; Westbridge says it will provide financial and operational support to accelerate growth and diversify its portfolio.

The Shyft Group Merges with Aebi Schmidt Group in an All-Stock Transaction

July 1, 2025

Industrial Services

The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) and Aebi Schmidt Group announced a definitive all-stock merger agreement to create a global specialty vehicles leader. Shyft shareholders will own 48% of the combined company and Aebi Schmidt shareholders will own 52%, with the deal expected to close by mid-2025 subject to customary approvals. The merger was subsequently completed on July 1, 2025 and the combined company began operating as Aebi Schmidt Group.